President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has advised Muslim faithfuls to be tolerant and empathetic toward one another and to all Nigerians.
Tinubu, who spoke through the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, said this on Wednesday at the el-Fitr praying ground at the Dodan Barracks in Ikoyi, Lagos.
President Tinubu called on Muslims to sustain good behaviour which was cultivated during Ramadan, and to continue with religious harmony.
He said: “We should sustain good behaviour, though Ramadan is over; We have no business fighting one another; We should have religious harmony.
“The empathy and love that we showed during the Ramadan, must continue; Ramadan has gone, good behavior is not gone.
“Let us give to the needy. Always show charity. May Almighty Allah guide us and protect Nigeria.”
Earlier, while leading the prayer session, Grand Chief Imam of Lagos, Sheik Sulaiman Abou Nolla said fasting has great blessings.
Noting that fasting was one of the five pillars of Islam, the Imam said the month of Ramadan is the month of grace, mercies, forgiveness and acceptance of prayers.
The cleric called for unity among Nigerians, stressing that togetherness and unity in diversity remained key to national development..
While calling on government across all levels to provide succour to the people, the cleric urged the citizens to be disciplined, law-abiding and ensure peace and harmony in various communities.
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